Estimator - Construction

Bilbro Construction Company, Inc.

$95K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years as a construction estimator.
  • Degree in engineering, construction science, or related field.
  • Knowledge of project management principles.
  • Experience with complex data analysis and research.
  • Familiarity with software like Timberline or HCSS HeavyBid.
  • Strong time-management and multi-tasking abilities.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Dive into project documentation to understand requirements.
  • Measure and monitor key metrics to inform estimates.
  • Analyze data and metrics to provide accurate cost forecasts.
  • Conduct risk analyses to foresee potential project challenges.
  • Prepare and present detailed reports to management.
  • Evaluate and analyze contractor offers for project bids.
  • Foster ongoing relationships with key vendors.

Benefits

  • Full-time on-site position.
  • Opportunities for occasional travel to job sites and meetings.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on team collaboration.
Full Job Description
About the Job

Job Classification: Construction Estimator.

Location: Escondido, CA.

Job Type: This is a full-time on-site role.

Education: BA in engineering, construction science, or a similar relevant field.

Job Family: Construction.

Compensation: Competitive salary depending on experience. $95,000 to $130,000.

Construction Estimator job description:

We are looking for a hardworking Construction Estimator to join our team! As a Construction Estimator, your main responsibility will be to estimate the work of particular projects by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents. In addition, estimate labor, material, and time requirements to be able to compute the overall cost of the project.

Construction Estimator duties and responsibilities:

  • Explore documentation to gain a deep understanding of the project requirements.
  • Select, measure, and track important metrics.
  • Perform complex analysis of collected data and metrics.
  • Prepare relevant and reliable forecasts.
  • Conduct complex risk analysis activities.
  • Create and present reports to upper management.
  • Analyze and evaluate offers.
  • Build and maintain long-term relationships with the key vendors.


Construction Estimator requirements:

  • Previous working experience as a construction estimator for 2-5 years.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management.
  • Hands-on experience with complex data research activities.
  • Good understanding of data analysis methods and KPIs.
  • Familiarity with computer programs such as Timberline or HCSS HeavyBid.
  • Good time-management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Critical thinker and problem-solver.
  • BA in engineering, construction science, or a similar relevant field.


Disclaimer:

Pay Range:

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the company believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job. The company expects to hire for this position near the middle of the compensation range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has vast experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the company consider paying a salary or hourly rate near the higher end of the compensation range.

Position Terms / Expected Hours of Work:

  • Marcon Eng. salaried employees are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week during a busy season in some cases this position will require work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • This position is FLSA-exempt.


Travel:

  • Occasional travel may be required in this role to job sites, off-site meetings, and or internal local events.


Employment Type

Full-time

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